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Motorola Moto X (2014)
XT1092XT1092
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
| Global Score | |
| 73.4 | 76.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.4 | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2014-09-04 | -- |
| 5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches | 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches |
| 5.08 ounces | 4.06 ounces |
| Gold | Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 310.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Battery | 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 11 hours talk time |
| 4.24 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a little bit better than the Motorola Moto X (2014), having a overall score of 76.3 against 73.4. Samsung Galaxy Alpha's construction is way thinner and way lighter than Motorola Moto X (2014). Both of these devices use Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Alpha has 4.4.4 version while Motorola Moto X (2014) has Android 5.0 version.
The Motorola Moto X (2014) and the Samsung Galaxy Alpha count with extremely similar processors, both have a 450 megahertz graphics processing unit, the same RAM amount and a Quad-Core processing unit. Moto X (2014) counts with a little bit better looking screen than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a much better 1920 x 1080 resolution and a higher screen pixel density.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha's memory to store more games and applications is very similar to Motorola Moto X (2014)'s one, they have exactly the same internal storage capacity. Moto X (2014) has improved battery duration than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a 24% greater battery capacity. Galaxy Alpha's camera is just as good as the camera in Motorola Moto X (2014), and although the Galaxy Alpha has a back camera with a lower 12 MP resolution and a lower video resolution, they both have a F2.2 aperture.
Galaxy Alpha costs a little more money than the Motorola Moto X (2014), but it's still a great choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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